61.   Afterwards the interim government led by Tzannetakis was reluctant to introduce unpopular austerity measures when elections were again imminent.

62.   Under the new constitution, presidential elections would be direct and secret, with no President serving more than three five-year terms.

63.   The observers reported that the elections were generally fair, although some improvements were suggested.

64.   The PLO delegation, in rejecting this, insisted that the elections should be part of procedural steps in the peace process, and not an objective in themselves.

65.   Turnout for the local elections was exceptionally low, but was much higher in the nine districts where National Assembly seats were at issue.

66.   Future elections are to be held under a proportional representation system.

67.   National and state-level elections were due to be held in Haryana in late May.

68.   All elections are by universal adult suffrage.

69.   Congressional elections are by universal and compulsory adult suffrage.

70.   All observers noted that the elections had been free and fair and that conduct had exceeded all expectations.